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16 Jul 2017

Solving the PLM Puzzle with 4G:PLM

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Product Lifecycle Management systems are overly complex… but they don’t need to be. If the cure is worse than the ailment most people won’t want it. And that’s the problem with PLM – it is a puzzle. Many companies spend huge budgets on tools and consultants. Once deployed the tools are loathed by users…

How can you figure out a better way when you’re constrained by the tools?
How do you get users to use the tool? You’d like them to want to ‘add books to the library’ of product knowledge, but if it is too complex for the casual user, what can you change? The greatest product librarian tools aren’t any good if you don’t have any “books in the library”!

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4 Mar 2017

What is the Affordable PLM Act?

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You’ve all heard of the Affordable Care Act – at least those of you following modern politics in the USA. With our newly elected president there’s a lot of hoopin’ and hollerin’ going on about this legislation across the country. Perhaps it will be repealed, and/or replaced, but it will take a real act of congress to move on this initiative.

Strange how this closely aligns with starting a new company-wide initiative for PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). To get a new system into the company, or to ‘repeal’ the current system, you’ll need to move a mountain of politics and get all parties to ‘buy in’ to the change. Do not despair – there is now HOPE with 4G:PLM! The three keys to making this work:

Education – get everyone trained on what’s really going on today, how it can be better and how you can eventually get 100% coverage on your systems and processes.

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21 Jul 2016

How to Get the Most Out of an Affordable PLM Solution

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Many small and medium sized businesses need the efficiency and functionality of a premier product lifecycle management (PLM) product, but their budget has them searching for an affordable PLM solution.

How can your business get the most out of an affordable PLM solution?

This guide will walk you through how to generate strong ROI from your PLM budget.

Develop a PLM Roll out Plan

One of the best ways to get the most out of a new PLM system is by going in with a plan. Here are a few elements you should make sure are included as part of your PLM plan.

Get Executive and Organizational Buy In – Depending on your company’s size and organization, who needs to be on board will vary.

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